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EJ04 JVR

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,921 mi
Last recorded159,921 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 159,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 155,216 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 155,216 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 150,600 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 150,600 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 146,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded & back box deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2017 146,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded & back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,075 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 133,656 miles

eml remains

Fail 9 Jul 2015 133,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml remains

Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,549 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 115,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,205 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EJ04 JVR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ04 JVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ04 JVR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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